Project Lifesaver’s program helps bridge the gap for protection and safety to locate loved ones of all ages who wander due to Autism, Down syndrome, Alzheimer’s, dementia or other cognitive conditions.

One in every 68 American children have Autism.

In a recently released 2011 National Autism Survey, 50 % of parents of children with autism reported that their child had a tendency to wander. Among these families, nearly 50% said their child went missing long enough to cause significant concern about safety.

Over 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease.

Current statistics indicate that about 60 percent of persons suffering from Alzheimer’s will wander at some point.

Working continuously with advocacy groups to better certify, educate, train, and constantly inform our members about the most innovative approaches in search and rescue to quickly locate loved ones that wander due to Autism, Down syndrome, Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other cognitive conditions.

PLI has a new division

“PAL” Protect and Locate.

With the addition of PAL Project Lifesaver will help provide protection and safety to even more individuals who wander due to Autism, Down syndrome, Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other cognitive conditions.

GREAT NEWS!

We now are offering a new enrollment option!

LIVE IN A PLI AREA?

If your local agency approves, you can enroll in the program directly from PLI!

Our Mission

Project Lifesaver International is a 501 (C)(3) non-profit organization that bridges the technological gap for “at risk” populations and public safety agencies. We provide police, fire/rescue and other first responders with a comprehensive program including equipment and training to quickly locate and rescue “at risk” individuals with cognitive disorders who are at constant risk to the life threatening behavior of wandering including those with Alzheimer’s disease, Autism, and Down syndrome. Project Lifesaver has over 1,300 participating agencies throughout 47 states in the U.S., Canada, and Australia, and has performed 2,959 searches over the last 15 years with no serious injuries or fatalities ever reported. Project Lifesaver provides equipment, training, certification and support to law enforcement, public safety organizations and community groups throughout the country and nation.

Project Lifesaver has over 1,300 participating agencies across the U.S., Canada, and Australia, and has performed over 2,900 searches over the last 15 years with no serious injuries or fatalities ever reported.

Project Lifesaver International provides in-depth training for law enforcement and other public safety agencies on the use of specialized electronic search and rescue equipment, technology and procedures, as well as teaching rescuers how to communicate with people afflicted with cognitive conditions, all of which are essential to the successful rescue of missing persons who wander or otherwise become lost. They certify search and rescue personnel and provide ongoing participating agencies.

In addition, Project Lifesaver develops public outreach programs to educate others about the issue of wandering, and they constantly work toward developing public policy and effective law enforcement response to help save lives and “bring loved ones home.”

Copyright 2004-2015. 43rd SAR/Search and Rescue Project Lifesaver. Project Lifesaver is a copyrighted, trademarked program. Any one providing or receiving similar training or procedures, as that provided by Project Lifesaver should insure there is no infringement in those areas. All rights reserved. Bringing Loved Ones Home